Regulation .03 Forest Game.
Regulation .03 Forest Game.LinkCopy Citation
| Species | Open Season, Subject to Regulation .01D of This Chapter | Location | Bag Limits | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Black Bear (Permit Required). | October 21, 2024 — October 26, 2024 October 20, 2025 — October 25, 2025 |
In Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties | 1 per day with no more than 1 per permitted bear hunting team | 1 per season with no more than 1 per permitted bear hunting team |
| B. Ruffed Grouse. | ||||
| (1) In General. | October 5, 2024 — December 31, 2024 October 4, 2025 — December 31, 2025 |
In all counties | 2 per day | 4 |
| (2) Hunting with the Aid of Raptors and a Falconry Permit. | October 1, 2024 — March 31, 2025 October 1, 2025 —March 31, 2026 |
In all counties | 2 per day | 4 |
| C. Black, Eastern Fox, Gray, Piney, or Red Squirrel Total. | ||||
| (1) In General. | September 2, 2024 — February 28, 2025 September 1, 2025 — February 28, 2026 |
In all counties | 6 per day | 12 |
| (2) Hunting with the Aid of Raptors and a Falconry Permit. | September 1, 2024 — March 31, 2025 September 1, 2025 — March 31, 2026 |
In all counties | 6 per day | 12 |
| D. Delmarva Fox Squirrel. | Closed season | In all counties | 0 | 0 |
| E. Wild Turkey. | ||||
| (1) Fall Season Either Sex. | November 2, 2024 — November 10, 2024 November 1, 2025 —November 9, 2025 |
Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties only | 1 turkey per season | 1 turkey either sex per fall/winter season combined |
| (2) Winter Season Either Sex. | January 23, 2025 — January 25, 2025 January 22, 2026 — January 24, 2026 |
In all counties | 1 turkey per season provided none was taken in the fall season | |
| (3) Spring Season. | April 18, 2025 — May 23, 2025 April 18, 2026 — May 23, 2026 |
In all counties | 1 bearded turkey per day | 2 bearded turkeys per spring season |
| (4) Spring Season Junior Hunt. | April 12, 2025 — April 13, 2025 April 11, 2026 — April 12, 2026 |
In all counties | 1 bearded turkey per day | |